Author: Banks Power

Big Rig Logic

Nobody searches for power, economy, and durability like the big rig trucking industry. They’re in it for the long haul. Sometimes we overlook the most obvious things.

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Banks Value

The value of any product can be determined by comparing the benefits to the price. PowerPack® system Not only are all the components in Banks systems engineered

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First Air – Then Fuel

Engine modification and tuning for power is basically the same for gas and diesel engines. Power is force applied across a distance to do work. In an

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How a Turbo Wastegate Works

The common turbocharger wastegate would seem like the height of simplicity, but high performance can add complications. BigHead vs. Stock actuators Let’s begin by describing what a

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The Banks SmartLock

To get maximum performance from a Banks Brake on a ’94-03 Ford 7.3L Power Stroke turbo-diesel or a ’92-03 Dodge/Cummins 5.9L turbo-diesel with an automatic transmission, the

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How An Exhaust Brake Works

Why exhaust brakes are so effective on diesel-powered vehicles. Diesel engines control engine speed and power output by throttling the amount of fuel injected into the engine.

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The Biodiesel Alternative

An alternative to petroleum-based diesel fuel that can be made from renewable resources. In the search for renewable fuel sources that also are environmentally friendly, biodiesel fuel

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Synthetic Diesel Fuel

We can’t make gold from straw, but thanks to the Fischer-Tropsch process, we can make diesel fuel from natural gas, and that may be even better! Much

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